If you were closer I'd let you try my Sun EZ-1 SuperCruiser It's 40-lbs of entry-level recumbent comfort that I've ridden for over 4 hours without back, backside, or neck pain. Funny thing is, I found I favor the ride on my road bike after thinking the recumbent was the answer. Perhaps if I extend the handlebars I might change my mind on it. I'm rather tall, and lanky, and while the seat goes back far enough, the handlebars do not. I end up having to lean forward a bit to stear, which blows the whole 'lean back and relax to steer' part of riding a recumbent. The bike is heavy, but it's only noticable going up a hill.